GTA4 Runs better on the 360

Source http://kotaku.com/384422/which-version-of-gta-iv-should-you-buy-we-compare-the-ps3-and-360-versions

Quote "Frame Rate"

The Grand Theft Auto series has never been synonymous with a rock solid frame rate, something it generally seems to get a pass for. While GTA IV is smoother in general than it's predecessors, it can expectedly suffer during chaos. The Xbox 360 version seemed capable of achieving a smoother frame rate, peaking higher in certain circumstances, such as in confined spaces or during light traffic, but both versions seemed to regularly run at a similar clip.

Who cares, this game is gonna be great!! 2 more days baby!

QUOTE "The Xbox 360 version seemed capable of achieving a smoother frame rate, peaking higher in certain circumstances, such as in confined spaces or during light traffic, but both versions seemed to regularly run at a similar clip."

Seemed capable? Did they even play it? Gameradar said the exact opposite. They said the PS3 version was slightly better graphically than the 360 version.

Seems that you left out this part...

"If this were a personal decision, I'd have chosen the PlayStation 3 edition, mostly based on my preference for the DualShock controller and the performance edge. However, one thing that we have yet to experience is how well the PlayStation Network will handle the online portions of GTA IV, an extremely important consideration. I place less of an emphasis on features like Achievements and Gamerscore, but appreciate how well crafted and important these features are to others."

Other sites, including IGN, seem to point at the PS3 as being the better "playing" version. I dont really care though, they will both be about the same :P

Seems that you left out this part...

"If this were a personal decision, I'd have chosen the PlayStation 3 edition, mostly based on my preference for the DualShock controller and the performance edge. However, one thing that we have yet to experience is how well the PlayStation Network will handle the online portions of GTA IV, an extremely important consideration. I place less of an emphasis on features like Achievements and Gamerscore, but appreciate how well crafted and important these features are to others."

Other sites, including IGN, seem to point at the PS3 as being the better "playing" version. I dont really care though, they will both be about the same :P

godzilla6027

He means the PS3 has fewer pop-in's but i don't think this is a realy HUGGGGE factor or the 360 would have lost points for this.

now i am confused... ign says ps3 was better, but now kotaku is saying 360 is? are review sites trying to mess with our minds now?blackeneddeath

no... maybe the two versions happen to be identical. But that would been too much for the fanboys who need something to hold over each other's heads....

Yeah the 360's version of GTAIV runs better...better POP-INS! MUAAHAHAHA!!!11unoKhoaki

:lol:

seriousely, if you only have one system, then buy it for that system you only own.

if you have all, i would honestly pick it for the PS3. I've been playing the whole Grand Theft series on my PS and i'm more comfortable with the controls.

also, once you have this game, i dont think you'll be paying attention to any of those frame rates or bugs etc..

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for fanboys who really care for just about every bit of the game especially reviews and ratings here you go:

from Gamerankings.com - GTA4 for:

Xbox 360: 99.2

PS3: 99.7

[QUOTE="blackeneddeath"]now i am confused... ign says ps3 was better, but now kotaku is saying 360 is? are review sites trying to mess with our minds now?horrowhip

no... maybe the two versions happen to be identical. But that would been too much for the fanboys who need something to hold over each other's heads....

eh... if they ran the same, review sites would state that like they have in cod4 etc.

[QUOTE="godzilla6027"]

Seems that you left out this part...

"If this were a personal decision, I'd have chosen the PlayStation 3 edition, mostly based on my preference for the DualShock controller and the performance edge. However, one thing that we have yet to experience is how well the PlayStation Network will handle the online portions of GTA IV, an extremely important consideration. I place less of an emphasis on features like Achievements and Gamerscore, but appreciate how well crafted and important these features are to others."

Other sites, including IGN, seem to point at the PS3 as being the better "playing" version. I dont really care though, they will both be about the same :P

ackr1TE

He means the PS3 has fewer pop-in's but i don't think this is a realy HUGGGGE factor or the 360 would have lost points for this.

The same could be said about the PS3 and its frame rate... it cant be that huge of a facter. Anyway, did'nt IGN say that the PS3 also had the better frame rate? I love Kotaku and all, but I trust IGN more as far as reviews go.

IGN, 1up, EGM, gamespy, gamerader say ps3 runs better... :o

QUOTE "The Xbox 360 version seemed capable of achieving a smoother frame rate, peaking higher in certain circumstances, such as in confined spaces or during light traffic, but both versions seemed to regularly run at a similar clip."

Seemed capable? Did they even play it? Gameradar said the exact opposite. They said the PS3 version was slightly better graphically than the 360 version.

subyman

[QUOTE="horrowhip"]

[QUOTE="blackeneddeath"]now i am confused... ign says ps3 was better, but now kotaku is saying 360 is? are review sites trying to mess with our minds now?blackeneddeath

no... maybe the two versions happen to be identical. But that would been too much for the fanboys who need something to hold over each other's heads....

eh... if they ran the same, review sites would state that like they have in cod4 etc.

uh.... no... you know how many complaints that IGN and all the other reviewers got for not picking a "definitive version?" Here, they sort of played to both sides wants. Said the 360 version had the custom soundtrack and DLC. Said the PS3 version ran better. Both sides happy, they don't get nearly as many idiotic e-mails.

IGN, 1up, EGM, gamespy, gamerader say ps3 runs better... :o

niall077

umm they never saud it ran better they said it had less pop ins

the framterate can be argued but it looks like the 360 version is smoother